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The historic village of Tarbert is picturesquely situated on the southern shore of the Shannon estuary. It acts as a north gateway to the Kingdom of Kerry and, through its ferry services, as a bridge between the southwest and the west of Ireland and serves a hub to access three major routes on the Wild Atlantic Way. Tarbert’s tidal estuary location is enhanced by its varied landscape whereby its rich agricultural land is fringed by gentle sloping hills, interspersed by deciduous woodlands and stretches of bogland, diverse habitats each with its own associated biodiversity.

Within the community there is a large range of social, cultural, community and sporting clubs which bears testimony to the high quality of the community’s social capital. It is a community which has an all inclusive and welcoming character. The community likes to celebrate and the year is punctuated with a number of festivals, such as, the Cuckoo Walking Festival (May Bank Holiday Weekend), Heritage Week (August), “Beating out the Old Year” and “Lighting In” the New Year (on opposite sides of the midnight toll!). Impromptu as well as organised music and singing is an integral part of the pub life in Tarbert. A great ‘céad míle fáilte’ is a always offered to our visitors.

Tarbert is endowed with a rich natural heritage. Its coastline has two vey fine Bays – Tarbert Bay and Glencloosagh Bay. Tarbert Bay with its vast stretches of sheltered mudflats, offers an excellent feeding ground for the many species of birds that either reside or overwinter there. The Bay is part of the River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries Special Protection Area (SPA), the most important costal wetland site in the country which supports over 50,000 wintering wildfoul – making this site one of great ornithological interest.

On cannot but be struck by the amount of old stone walls that still exist in and around Tarbert. Some of these surviving monuments in stone date back to medieval times such as Kilnaughtin Church and Lisloughtin Abbey. Striking instances from the 18th century included Tarbert House, home of the Leslie family. This early Georgian country house is a distinctive feature of Ireland’s architectural heritage.

Tarbert people value the culture inherited from their ancestors and work hard to preserve it for future generations as is evidenced by the cultural library we have developed here to preserve our local heritage. Tarbert has a deep rooted and distinctive tradition in education. These needs are now being served by a pre-school, a National School and a Comprehensive School.

A very large range of businesses and services are available in Tarbert and its catchment area. The village has Supermarkets, Petrol service station, Shops, Butcher, Public houses, Restaurants, Fast food outlets, Post Office, Hairdressers, Pharmacy, Medical Centre, Betting Office. Other Services accessible are: – Physiotherapy, Reflexology, Music, Drama, Art and fitness Classes and Auctioneering. Accommodation includes Hostel Accommodation, B & B’s and Self catering Homes, Transport Services available include a Ferry service from Tarbert to Killimer in Clare, Coach and Hackney Hire.

THE LATEST LOCAL NEWS

SUZIE’S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB – at Tarbert Community Centre are now taking bookings for the upcoming school term and for sept 2019. Breakfast Club 8am – school, After School Club 2pm to 6pm. Pick up from Tarbert National School at both 2pm and 3pm. Run in conjunction with the National School Calendar. Flexible rates to suit your needs. Places are limited so please contact Suzanne on 087-6107020 to book.
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Tarbert Bridewell is back open again for business since Mon. 14th Jan. Open Mon. to Fri. from 9.30am – 4.30pm. Please call in for a tea or coffee and a chat. All support of this community business is very much appreciated.
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It was disappointing to see a second business closure in Tarbert with the closure of Lal Brownes Bookmakers, Main Street.
After 40 years working in Tarbert, John Liston and Stephen Spillane with 20 years service of running the front of house and keeping the punters happy, closed their door on Monday the 31st of December.
We would like to wish John and Stephen a very happy and healthy retirement.
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TARBERT N.S. are now accepting enrolments for September 2019. If you wish to enrol a child who will be 4 on or before September 30th 2019, enrolment forms are available from the school office 068- 36282 or email tarbertnsa.ias@eircom.net. Completed f.....… Read full article...